El Porvenir

El Porvenir tells the story of Abelardo Olguín, a third-generation cockfighter struggling to hold on to his family’s way of life in the face of a growing movement to ban the sport across the Mexican states.

Cockfighting has been Abelardo’s passion since he was five years old. Now with children of his own, he hopes to pass on the tradition, but he and his fellow cockfighters see the world changing before their eyes.

American Freedom Stories

Ponderosa Productions collaborated with filmmaker Andrew Cannizzaro and A+E Networks in the production of American Freedom Stories, an in-depth look at the legacy of the American Civil Rights Movement. Through a series of short episodes outlining historical events and the personal experiences of those who lived during that time, American Freedom Storiesfocuses on the role of individuals in the fight against oppression, how far we’ve come, and the many challenges that still lie ahead.

Bon Appétit

Ponderosa often produces short documentaries for Bon Appétit Magazine.

These projects feature today's forefront in food: from production and organic farming, to sustainability, to innovative chefs and restaurants, Bon Appétit, along with Ponderosa, is working to showcase the cutting edge of the culinary world.

This is FVS

Located at the base of Colorado’s majestic Rocky Mountains, Fountain Valley School combines intellectual rigor with a spirit of adventure and exploration. FVS is a private, college-preparatory, independent boarding and day school for grades 9-12 in Colorado Springs, CO.

This is FVS was a commissioned project for Fountain Valley's admissions materials. This video is sent to prospective students and their families and is also available on the school's website, fvs.edu